What Are Caught-In-Between Hazards On Construction Sites?

A caught-in-between hazard on construction sites is typically associated with equipment, machinery, or trenching. A caught-in-between injury occurs when a victim’s body is pinched, caught, or compressed between two or more objects.

For instance, a machine may malfunction and pin a construction worker between the wall, other equipment, or stacked materials. Victims of caught-in-between accidents often sustain severe injuries and fatalities.

Personal injury laws allow injured victims to obtain compensation from the liable party that caused a caught-in-between accident. A trusted construction accident attorney can provide legal advice and support while pursuing compensation.

Examples of Caught-in-Between Injuries

An excavation wall caved in, injuring or killing a construction worker
A road construction worker is caught in between a grader that has tipped over
A construction worker is pinned between two machines
A member of the public is trapped under rubble during demolition work
As a worker was ripping a piece of wood on an unguarded compound, saw, the saw caught his thumb and became amputated

Common Hazards That Cause Caught-In-Between Hazards

Digging Trenches

A construction worker is at a high risk of being caught in a trench cave-in, which may crush or kill them due to suffocation. Construction companies should take the following precautions to minimize caught-in-between accidents:

Installing a protective system, including shoring or sloping, to prevent trench walls from caving in
Inspection of the trench walls
Use of a retaining device like a trench box which extends higher than the trench wall

Equipment

Powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, graders, platform lift trucks, or motorized hand trucks cause caught-in-between hazards in the workplace.

For instance, if the load is improperly attached to the equipment, it can fall off the truck and strike the workers by pinning them between the load and other materials.

A truck operator can prevent getting caught in between accidents by wearing seatbelts when operating the equipment. Alternatively, ensure the equipment is loaded correctly and within the rated capacity of heavy equipment.

Unguarded Machinery

Different machinery with moving parts, such as power tools or conveyors, present a substantial caught-in-between hazard. For instance, a power tool without a guard exposes workers to sharp nip-points, rotating parts, and flying sparks and chips.

Similarly, a worker using unguarded machinery with loose clothing and jewelry may be caught between moving parts and sacked into the machine.

Injuries That Result From Caught-in-Between Accidents

Caught-in-between injuries cause severe or fatal injuries. Here are a few examples of caught-in-between injuries:

Traumatic brain injuries
Hip fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Chest injuries
Internal organ damage
Internal bleeding
Amputation—Loss of limbs

Speak to an Experienced Construction Accident Attorney for Legal Guidance

If you’ve sustained a severe injury in a caught-in-between accident, you deserve compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Working with an experienced attorney enhances your chances of obtaining a fair settlement for injury-related losses.

Consider hiring The Barnes Firm, with decades of experience representing over 150,000 injured victims. Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.

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